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a Inspection and Maintenance Guidelines - Shackles

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a Shackles come in three basic types. They are:

1. Round Pin (Class I)

a 2. Screw Pin (Class II)
3. Bolt Type (Class III)

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Round Pin:
Used for tie downs, towing, suspension or lifting. These types are to
be used for in-line lifting ONLY.

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Same applications as round pin, plus can be side loaded. Also
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Bolt Type:
Any application plus permanent or long term use where load slippage
may cause the pin to rotate.

Angle of Loading Reduction to Working Load Limit

45 degrees 30% reduction
90 degrees 50% reduction
Angle loads must be applied in the plane of the bow.

Use of Shackles
Shackles may be used to connect slings to lifting eyes or hooks.
When using lifting eyes:

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Load the shackle in-line with the center line of the

shackle for round pin shackles. Be careful to properly align
the shackles with the specific type of eyebolt that is being
used. If screw pin or bolt type shackles are being used with
an angular pull, reduced working load limits are required for
both the shackle and eyebolt.
When using on hooks:
Center the shackle pin in the saddle of the hook. Add
washers or spaces to the pin to insure proper centering.
When using two slings on a shackle, do not exceed a 120
degree included angle between the slings.

Add Washers to Center the Load

When two slings are used on a shackle, the load rating is based on the
load regardless of the included angle as long as it is less than 120
degrees.

Using Shackles:
• Use shackles for their intended purpose only
• Apply load slowly. DO NOT JERK!

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• Do not apply angular loads to round pin shackles

• De-rate screw pin and bolt type shackles when angular load is
applied
• Inspect shackles before using
• Do not heat or weld shackles
Inspection:
• Check distortions such as bends, twists and spread
• Check for peening, nicks and gouges
• Check for cracks or corrosion
• Check thread for damage
• Inspect for wear reduction of 5% or greater in the diameter of the
pin or bow
if any of these conditions exist, remove the shackle from service.

NEVER REPLACE A PIN WITH A BOLT OR ANY OTHER FASTENER!

Examples of spread indicating shackle should be removed from

service.

WLL (TON) E MIN. E MAX.

1/3 .31 .44
1/2 .41 .53
3/4 .47 .59
1 .60 .72
1 1/2 .66 .78
2 .75 .88
3 1/4 1.00 1.12
4 3/4 1.19 1.31
6 1/2 1.38 1.50
8 1/2 1.63 1.75
9 1/2 1.75 1.88
12 1.97 2.09
13 1/2 2.13 2.38

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17 2.25 2.50
25 2.75 3.00
35 3.13 3.38
55 3.88 4.38
Dimensions are in inches

Bibliography:
Inspection and Maintenance Guidelines - Shackles
The Crosby Group - Revised May 1, 1992

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